The Perfect Day in Ely #Minnesota #ExploreMinnesota #minnesotalife #exploremn | The Midwest Guide

Ely, Minnesota, experienced a snowy winter that left a heavy snowpack and ice in the exhibit enclosure. As spring approached, the melting snow began to create vernal pools—temporary bodies of water that form in mid to late spring as the temperatures rise and the ground begins to thaw. These vernal pools vary in size and create a wetland habitat rich in biodiversity, supporting a variety of animals including invertebrates, amphibians, and numerous plant species. When the weather warms up during t